2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
The 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, 678-367-4286) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 116,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V913000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, 678-367-4286) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 116,000.
I WAS DRIVING MY VW GTI MK5, AND FROM ONE MOMENT TO ANOTHER I TURNED ON 3 LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY CAR, A BRAKE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS, THE CAR BEGAN TO SOUND A WARNING AND TURN IT OFF IMMEDIATELY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL , SERVICE BRAKES
Safety Rating for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V171806201781318 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171901201285553 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
TT 27-10-02_4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
VIN4APIN20220303 — SEATS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN20220222 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
SM 90-2019 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
V171806-2017813 — EQUIPMENT
Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
TB511402 — STRUCTURE
Rocker Panel - Front Fender ? Corrosion
TB191401 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
TT450904 — STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Some Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat vehicles equipped with electromechanical power steering have the G85 steering angle sensor located in the steering rack. These vehicles do not have a G85 in the steering column. To determine G85 location, check the J500 Power steering control module part number in the GFF...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 33 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 27 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 16 complaints
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 2 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1 complaint
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (current)
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 97 complaints
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 151 complaints
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 66 complaints
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 67 complaints
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 14 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN CC — 1,356 total complaints